Georgia Baker carries Australian flag as Ellen Fife reflects on near‑miss at Commonwealth Games

Australian cyclist Georgia Baker was honoured to carry the Australian flag at the closing ceremony of the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, a moment she described as a childhood dream fulfilled. Baker, a three‑time gold‑medallist from the previous Birmingham Games, said the role carried great weight but reflected her pride in representing Australia.

Lawn bowls player Ellen Fife narrowly missed defending her Commonwealth Games title, losing a tight match to England’s Katherine Rednall. Fife won five of her six matches and earned widespread praise despite the loss, noting the challenges of the new indoor format and the disappointment of missing the semi‑finals. Both athletes highlighted the support from home and the significance of their performances at the Games.